£630 off Sony A1 ii

[NightBreed]

I have just got an email saying there is £630 off the Sony A1ii this weekend at Camera World making the price £5669. If you have a topcashback account as well you might get 4.5% off the price as well for an online purchase. I have use this cashback website and it mostly works but not always guaranteed that it does. I have not used it for Camera World plus I am not sure if you'll get the cash back as it is an offer. Sony now seems to offer a +4 year warranty on the A1 ii.

Panamoz is still cheaper with a 3 year warranty at £4680, so do I but from them or get a UK model and pay more?

 

[Unframed Dave]

I know which I'd go with.

 

[Chris 3754]

I am surprised to see such a difference in price in the UK. In the US the biggest difference I have seen is $500 USD, about 375 GPB. I purchased mine in September for $6999 USD, about 5250 GBP. I used the B&H Payboo card so I avoided $420 in sales tax, but that does not impact our smaller base price difference. Is that big a swing normal in your market?

 

[Unframed Dave]

A quick Google of new UK prices. All include taxes and delivery.

Wex £6298
Panamoz £4680
Camerista £4549
Einfinity £4759


There are no used models on Ebay or Facebook in the UK.

If I was in the market for one, I'd go with Panamoz, the 3 year guarantee being the breaker for me. £1618 pays for a week away somewhere using it.

 

[Chris 3754]

I am shocked in the difference and hey, we’re supposed to be the capitalists, LOL.
US Google search in USD
Sony 6999
Wal-Mart 6539
B&H 6998
Camera Ex 6998
Adorama 6899
I am also surprised by the variance in warranty. In the US you get what Sony offers, 1 year and they are running a special with a free additional year when you register the camera. Purchasing an extended warranty gets expensive.

 

[Unframed Dave]

The 2 extra years warranty are nothing to do with Sony. I've never used it, but I believe it would be with one of their appointed repair centres.

Are your prices plus tax?

 

[Chris 3754]

The 2 extra years warranty are nothing to do with Sony. I've never used it, but I believe it would be with one of their appointed repair centres.

Are your prices plus tax?

Yes they are before the national average sales tax (varies by state) of 7.5%. There are a few ways to avoid the tax, buy from B&H with their credit card or have a friend who lives in a sales tax free state (Delaware) buy it for you and shipped to them - technically illegal and could cause warranty/ownership issues. Since I am thinking of buying a 4 year extension, $500, I’ll do a little poll on the site for feedback and advice.